Assistant Director of Community Affairs
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director supports and assists with the implementation of Community-University initiatives between SVSU and the greater Great Lakes Bay Region. The Assistant Director works with the SVSU Office of Governmental and Community Affairs, SVSU Public Affairs Council, and various community stakeholders in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend community meetings and events in the Great Lakes Bay Region and around Michigan on behalf Saginaw Valley State University.
• Plan and prepare for quarterly meetings of the SVSU-Cardinal Square District Community University Advisory Committee.
• Plan, prepare, and implement initiatives supporting Saginaw Valley State University in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Governmental and Community Affairs on governmental issues which impact in Saginaw Valley State University.
• Support and assist with managing activities of the SVSU Public Affairs Council, SVSU Board of Fellows, Cardinals in the Community and Cardinal Perks programs.
• Support and assist with managing activities at the SVSU Riverfront Saginaw Center and other off-campus operations.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive proposals and plans of collaborative initiatives.
• Interface with elected and appointed public officials and their staff.
• All other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Governmental and Community Affairs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director of Governmental and Community Affairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to plan effectively and work under multiple deadlines in a professional friendly manner.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with external organization personnel.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse populations and groups.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in field.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.